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t has once again been a challeng Slopes of West Vancouver is one of the most I ing and gratifying year volun critical issues on this Commission's agenda as teering in Parl�s and Recreation in tl1.eeffect will be felt not only by tl1.ecitizens of West Vancouver. The Parl�s and Recreation West Vancouver but on tl1.ecitizens throughout Advisory Commission welcomed new Commis the Lower Mainland. Congratulations to Staff sioner, Roger Cayford and the return of Jean for their efforts in producing tlus report. Ferguson asour School Trustee Representative to Commission. There was an opportunity to put into prac tice the Upper Slopes Report in tl1.eCanterbury Subdivision. Commission received a delegation from British Pacific Properties and then made After a thorough deliberation, the Com recommendations to Council relative to that mission recommended to council the adoption subdivision using the principles of the Open of the W aterlront Directions Study as a guide Space Report. for action and further recommended that as each separate project within the Study is carried The Commission reviewed tl1.eoptions pre out, a furtl1.er community consultative process sented by the Provincial Govemment regarding be undertaken whicl1. includes a referral to the expansion proposals for tl1.e ski area in Cypress Commission. Provincial Park and developed a series of recom mendations wluch were forwarded to Council The Commission enthusiastically received relative to the potential impact on West Van the long awaited Upper Slopes Report which is couver of those options. It is hoped tl1.at the intended to be used by developers when design Conmussion willl1.ave further opportu1uties to ing subdivisions in those lands abovethe Upper conm1.enton affecting Cypress Provincial Park. Levels Highway and below the 1200foot level. This report identifies five principles which are to Tl1.eMmucipal Mountain Lands Commit be incorporated wl1.en creatingsubdivisions: the tee's Report was referred to Conmussion by adequate protection of creeks: the consideration Council for comment. Tl1.e protection of tl1.e of unique features such as views, historical places, mountain lands and particularly the preserva etc.: linl�ages both pedestrian and bicycle; the tion of tl1.e old growth are extremely in1.portant provision of sufficient greenbelts and the provi toW est Vancouver. Sensitive planning must be sion for parks. The plaml.ing of the Upper done in tlus area and Commission entlmsiasti- cally supported the environmental leadership West Vancouver. Tl1anl�s again to staff for tl1e shown by the Committee in its Report. support they gave botl1 these talented Commit tees.
Tl1e Commission supported tl1e idea of the The Commission was involved at various development of a cross-Municipal bJ�e route stages in a Needs Study to detennine whether and recommended that councJ directs staff to the citizens of West Vancouver wished a re commence a plan to carry out tlus project in placement recreation centre in the westem po'r phases. tion of the municipahty. The Study, done by a consulting firm, PERC, gave a strong affirma tive indication of not only the need for a recrea tion centre in the westem part of the municipal The Commission reviewed Council's ity but what types of spaces should be offered Guidehnes for Championship Funding. The within the faci1ty. The Eagle Harbour Commu newly developed criteria more clearly define the nity Centre moved into temporary buJdings avaJability of funding for West Vancouver behind Eagle Harbour Primary School in July Youtl1 to attend Competitions. due to the School Board's requirement to re open that school for their purposes. The plan There was an initial investigation by the ning and design of the portable structures was Commission of the concept of a Legacy/Dona unique. T11e welcoming fee1ng you have on tions Strategy for Parl�s and Recreation. More entering the buJding pays tributeto Staff, once work wJlbe done on tlus Strategy in 1993 witl1 again, for their hard work. Tl1anl�s also goes to the hope that a recommendation can be made to the Eagle Harbour Community Services Soci CouncJ relative to donations offered by our ety for their assistance and support during the citizens. planning and moving process. As part of the Commission's ongoingadvo cacy role with the Community we invited a T11e Commission de1berated a number of representative of botl1 Youth and Senior Soccer timeson the concept of aT ea House proposed to to a Commission meeting to give us an overview be located on the municipal properly at tl1e foot of their organizations. It is truly amazing that an of 19tl1 Street known as the Wells Properly. entire organization involving llOO youths, such T11e Commission entlmsiastically supports the as West Van Youth Soccer is run solely by concept of a Tea House at this location. volunteers. Can you in1agine wl1at we would do ifwe l1ad to pay for the service those volunteers Congratulations were offered both tl1e so willingly provide? Community Day Committee and the Harmony Arts Festival Committee for tl1e tremendous Tl1e Commmuty Services Advisory Com efforts in creating two truly successful events in mission and Parl�s and Recreation Advisory Commissionmetjointlywithour Youth Worl�er, and every one of you. I am truly ricl1er for the Chris Fuoco. The focus of the meeting was to experience of worl�ing with you tl1ese past seven update both Commissions on the Youth Out years. Special thanl�s to Director, Kevin PJ�e reach Program in West Vancouver and to intro and Secretaries Moira Ellis and Liz Busch for duce us to new staff. We are truly fortunate their trust and support. not only to a talented staff but also a highly successful youth program in West Vancouver. Commission Membe..s
Anne Ourhard-worbng Commissioners have not Titcombe only been busy with our Commission delibera Chair tions but also on the other Committees to which Liz they give of their time and expertisethroughout Byrd the year. North Shore Arts Commission
A number of our Commissioners attended Ro�Cayford the very successful B.C. Recreation and Parks Legacy/Donations Association Conference in Victoria. Attend Inman ance at conference such as this one broadens the Rob perspective of a Commissioner on the benefits to Budget and Grants Committee the community of the delivery of leisure serv- Kurucz ICes. Frank Advisory Planning Commission
-· Many, many thanks go to my fellow Com missioners as listed above plus School Board Jack Howard Representatives, Jean Ferguson and Council Youth Commission Liaison, Dianna Hutchinson for their dedica tion to Parks and Recreation in West Vancou ValVopni ver and in particular their support of me as their Community Day Committee Chair throughout tlus past year.
To the entire staff of the Parks and Recrea tion Department,your garden of success contin ues to bloom tl1rough timely tending, unending visions and the inspirational strength of each
0 Annual Repo•t 1 00� • West Vancou.-e• Pa.l.s 4 Rec•eatOon Dl•ec:to•�s Repo•t I I
KeTinPI�e Director� Par� & Recreation Department
ach year as we write tbese palace' was well received even if a little small. reports, it is clear tbat events We continue to use the school through special E never obey the calendar and that agreements with the Scl1.ool Board and tl1.ose the same issues appear year after year. 11usdoes relationslups are improving as we work out the not mean tl1.at we don't aclueve progress, only wrinl�les of worl�ing together. that solutions to complex problems are slow in coming. It is hoped that our customers, tl1.e Tl1.eCommmuty Services Society was par citizens of West Vancouver, understand that in ticularly active in urging wider public interest in our modem world, with everyone demanding a the future of recreation facilities in the west. say and wanting some influence, the wheels of This group, partnerswith Department at Eagle local government naturally grind more slowly. Harbour, are strong proponents of a Caulfield plateau location for a new Western Recreation It is the desire of everyone working for tlus Centre. Municipality to provide the best possible service to West Vancouver's tax paying residents. It is Discussions and negotiations continued our hope in tlus department that we are leaders with the School Board around tl1.eissue of siting in the drivefor in1.provingcustomer service. All a new community centre on Board properly staff are aware of the increasing concern about adjacent to their proposed middle scl1.oolon tl1.e the cost of governmentbut we are also cognizant Plateau. Basic principles were enunciated and of tl1.e fact tl1at our service returns a significant staff met on a regular basis to worl� out tlus very amount of revenue to offset our costs. We complex relationship. Some site planning was continue to strive to improve tbe balance be carried out to detemline l1ow a centre would fit tween income and expenditure while l�eeping at tlus location and integrate with tl1.enew school. citizen satisfaction at a high level. A long series of negotiations with the School Board ended in finalizing a new lease for the 1. Issues: Inglewood Centre wluch houses the YMCA and other community groups. A new ten year There was good news in tl1.eEagle Harbour term is in place and tl1.eYMCA has committed area as the new temporary facility was opened for to the payment of rent and some sig1uficant use. Located beside the elementary scbool wluch capital upgrading. previously boused our services, the new 'tin Higher up the slopes, the mountain lands golf course. The Comnlittee has proposed tbe continued to draw attention and the Depart creation of an old growtl1 parl< in tlus area, one ment responded by creating a new position of of the first parks of tlus type in an urbanmunici Community Forester out of the old role of pahty. Tlmcommittee was an excellent group Ranger. This new function reflects increased whose work wJl have a long tern1 impact on concern about fire protection, rising traJ use, West Vancouver. CouncJ has yet to decide ecological preservation and broad environmen wl1etber further mountain land initiatives wJl tal concerns. be tal Trees! This issue wJlalways appear in tllis W orl �- ln't'at,�e: 3. P•o,ec:ts: The developing lands above tbe Upper The eighth green at Gleneagles Golf Course Levels Higl1.way were tl1.e subject of a major was rebuJt again. An errorby tl1.e contractor in report coordinated by staff of the Park Division. the type of soJ used necessitated another clo The Upper Lands Open Space Report provided sure. Staff are beginning to tlllnl< a ghost is an important first step to a long range lool I Annual Repo.t 1 !I !Ill! • W'est Vancou.. e• Pa•l 4. Conti'O•e..s.,.: Our Department believes that the team is For one more year, the saga of Garrow Bay always stronger than tl1.eindividual even though continued to consume the tin1.eof both staff and we employ some of the finest individuals in the CouncJ. Tlus issue made a big step towards Parl Bob Ku�c:h Rec•eatlon Man..Se• ineteen ninety-two was a tion and Parks Association by awarding the first N year of excitement, growtl1. ever "Program Excellence Award" to the Har and stabilization all rolled into mony Arts 'Festival. It is amazing tl1.atafter only twelve full montl1.s. 111.e year began witb tbe two years of existence tlns has become a very knowledge that the Eagle Harbour Community significant event in tbe commmnty. Centre would be moving from the School Board building to permit the re-establishment of Eagle Community Day as always is a lng1gbt of Harbour School. Outstanding effort was put the spring season in West Vancouver. Some forth by many Parl 111.e Cultural Section of the Division en Members of tbe Se1nors Activity Centre joyed another year of growth. 111.e Gertrude began the fm1.draising for an expansionof that Lawson Museum and Archives was completed facility. 111e District l1.as set aside $600,000 and Jacquie Gijssen joined the staff as Museum towards the expansion with tbe Se1nors raising Curator. Plans continue for this new amenity to donations to matcl1.tlns amom1t. 111.eproposed become a fully functioning Museum. expansion wJl include a cafeteria, expanded program, storage and office space as well as 11.e Ham1.ony Arts Festival was a great improving certain existing areas. It is l1.opedtbat success in 1992. 111.e basis of community in tl1.eexpansion wJl proceed in late 1993 or early volvement in tbe organization and running of 1994. this event has created a grass roots based event tbat has become higbly recognized in the art and The Ice Arena proved to be a very popular cultural community. 11.e success of tlns event facJity in 1992. Pub1c skating sessions and wasrecognizedearlyin1993 by the B.C. Recrea- summer use increased substantially resulting in 0 Annual Repo.t 1 991!• West �anc:ou"'e• Pa.l Annual Repo.t 1 !.1!.1� • West Vancou'O'e• Pa•Ls & Rec.eatlon 0 E•'c: Lee� Pa•Ls Man�e• ith every passing year, it ne eigl1th green at Gleneagles is finally W seems the Parl�s and built to a standard that the head Greensl�eeper, Recreation Department is Jim McConnan, is satisfied with. Afterseveral faced with a diverse array of projects and cl1al anxiousmonths, it became apparent that drain lenges. Tl1e year of 1992 was certainly no age ar�und the new green had to be improved. exception. Parl�land acquisition, parl� develop Tlus worl� is complete and the green willbe ready ment, parl� retrofittingand open space planning for play by May of 1993. works were undertaken amidst the ongoing main tenance of the horticulrural amenities that give Two majorparl� development projects were our community such character. completed in the last year. Tl1e state-of-tl1e art rugby pitch at Klahanie Parl� opened for play to Many don't realize l1ow many flowers we the joy of the Capilano Rugby Club. Tlus grow every year- almost 250,000 in 1992 - volunteer organization raised virtually all the most of them from our own greenl10uses. We funds for the project. planted just over 60,000 spring flowering bulbs and nearly 200 hanging baskets that adomed Westwood Park, in the Cypress Estates our business areas and parl�s. nese flowers are neighbourl1ood, proved a real clullenge to de grown amongst tl1e trees, grass and slTIUbs that sign and build but now residents of tl1at area will frame tl1e displays designed and planted entirely be able to play tennis, basl�etball and ball hocl�ey by Parl�s Division staff. (not all at once!) on the hard court surface as well as enjoy the cluldren's play area and a small Some of our parks are in need of renovation meadow. - after all, with literally millions of hours of use, wear is inevitable and modem safety standards L1 lool�ing back on last year, two major must be met. In the past year, a redesign of the planning projects stand out. Tl1e publication of Seawall� ligl1ting and fencing has been under the Upper Lands Open Space Report (in con taken and we anticipate the installation of a new junction with the Planning and Engineering series of lights by the end of 1993. Departments) was well received and produced by the community. This "workbook" outlining a series of principles that consider creel�s, parks, greenbelts, unique features and pedestrian link ages as part of our parl�land mosaic. Tb.ese will eventually be formulated into bylaws and poli- CleS. Another initiative that considers the long term needs of our community is the volunteer worl� of the Municipal Mountain Lands Com mittee. Under the leadership of Ms. Anne Titcomb, this group developed a series of analy ses and principlesthat led, early in 1993, to the motion by district Council to send to referen dum the question of dedicating over 100 acres of municipal old growth forest as park. This refer endum willform part of tbe falll993 municipal elections. As our department approacl1.es the mid 1990's, tl1.e services of the Parl�s Division will form an integral role in West Vancouver. In 1992, our efforts strengtbened tl1.at function and served to enbance our reputation as "the Parkland Community". T•.,s Wenn Golf P•ofess,onal len eagles Golf Course again 11 order to acconm1odate players who some G experienced an increase in times have a wait of up to three hours for their tee patronage in 1992. Primarily, off time, and to enhance our teaclung program, due to the exceptionally good weather through a four stall practice net facility was constructed. out the year and tl1e continued increase in new It was opened in August and is proving to be an players of all ages. Lacl< of new public courses in asset to the course operation. During the con the Lower Mainland significantly contributeto struction of the practice nets, the W arks Yard the near total capacity of 80,000 nine hole area adjacent to the first tee and tl1e gravel and rounds. Of these rounds, 59,180 were adults asphalt paths near and around the golf sl10p were (under 65 years of age), 18, 570 were seniors and paved and improved giving a neater, cleaner 2,270 were juniors. T11e amount of play dictates appearance to the first tee and golf shop area. a need for ongoing refurbishment and mainte nance of the course in order to avoid tl1e wear A complete feasibility study regarding a areas, particularly the tee and green approaches twenty tee covered all weather driving range was and areas. completed and presented to Parks and Recrea tion for consideration. It is estimated that a Tl1e new second tee, ninth tee and eight range at tl1e location indicated in the study green were opened this year and compliments would produce revenues conservatively estimated were received from tl1e players. Tl1e eighth green in the $250,000.00 to $300,000.00 range per had a temporary setbacl< but willbe fully in play year. Although we are aware of the new driving early in the Spring of 1993. range under construction at the Park Royal site, it is my op:lluon tl1at a range at tl1e Gleneagles Artificial tee mats were permanently in Course would be affected m:ll1in1ally as players stalled at all tee locations and are now available waiting to play would patronise it. Such a facility during inclement weatl1er and or repair of the would also enhance our teaclung programs. regular tees. 1991 1992 +I- Attendance 91,056 110,632 +21.5% Our junior program commenced in April Tl1.e Ambleside Par 3 patronage also con with twenty four juniors participating in the first tinues to increase and is popular witb.golfers of of four junior clinics held throughout the sum all ages. Tb.e Ammal Ambleside toumament mer. Tb.eclinics were organized in conjunction was again a success and we continue to promote with tl1.eEagle Harbour Community Centre and tlus facilityas an entry level to golf and a recrea tb.einstructors were my two assistants,Ian Hen tional value for fanulies. son and James Davie, two very capable C.P. G.A. Apprentices in tb.eir fourth year of a five year In summary, I would once again like to apprenticesbp. They were ably assisted by tl1.anl< tb.e staff at both golf facilities for their Edward Mumford. lnterclub matcb.eswere held efforts in making the players games as enjoyable at Capilano Golf Club and two trips to V ancou as possible. In particular,I would lil Annual Repo.t 1 ��I!! • West Vancou.-e• Pa•l.s & Rec•eat>on � Cath., Mathe�on Supe•..-'so• of Cultu•al Se•..-'c:es wo l1ighlights stand out in Tl1e Ferry BuJding Gallery at Ambleside T 1992 for the Cultural Serv Landing continues to sl1owcase excellence in ices section of the Parks a.ndRec- our community in tl1e visual arts. A viewing reation Department. The first was the comple audience of 52,000 enjoyed the variety of exlu tion of the renovation of the GertrudeLawson bitions on display in the waterfrontgallery. Tllirly House and the dedication ceremony as the W est one exlllbitions were hosted with 137 participat Vancouver Museum and Archives. Auspiciously ing artists worl<. A dedicated core of volunteers held on June 19tk tl1e celebration marl Services as theM useurn Curator. From her first ibility of the arts in our community. The joint day on the job, J acquie has forged al1ead witl1 project between the W est Vancouver Commu challenging plans for an inviting and exciting nity ArtsCouncJ and the Parks and Recreation museum's program for tl1e District. Department expands program opportunities for the public as well as providing rentable studio The second highlight was the Harmony space for classes and worl hildrens' Summer Programs, MobJe was a parl�s drop-in program which oper C formerly called the «Neigh ated at Whytecliffe Park Horsesl1.oe Bay and bourhood Program," is tl1.e de- Eagle Harbour Beach once a week. It was partment category describing the children's Sum attended rain or shine, a true test of success. mer Activity Camps offered in July and August in West Vancouver. The most popular are There were two disappointments in the sum offered in beautiful and playful park locations mer program. The Teen Outtripprogram all but (Dundarave, Ambleside, Lighthouse}. Programs folded. This program had been growing yearly are also offered in school facilities (Hollyburn} and great gains had been made in involving and and at both recreation locations (Recreation enthusing our youth both duringthe program and Centre and Eagle Harbour}. throughout the year. Howevertl1.eSummer Grant was not avaJable wlnch made our non-subsidized Tl1.ese summer programs include sports, programs cost prolnbitive. Tl1.e other noticeable games, crafts, singing, and outtrips. Some camps surprise was the large decrease in the Recreation have a special unique emphasis, such as tl1.e Centre preschool program. construction camp at the Ambleside site. The season began witl1. a «Rec Connect" Summerlin1.e Sports and Sneakers was a Staff Training that was cooperatively produced sport explorationprogram focusing primarily on by all North Shore Communities (West Van sports not traditionally offered in the schools. couver, North Vancouver, Squannsl1. L1.dian This program gained momentum all summer as Band, Bowen Island). Tlns joint effort made its reputation spread. By August the program resources avaJable to l1.ave lngh quality educa had sold out. Ambleside Playground Adven tion sessions. Tl1.e volunteer program was also tures changed emphasis to the new enhanced with weekly performance reviews. «PLAYSCORE" structure adding themes to focus this established program. Overall we hosed 1,813 registered chJdren and hired 28 sunm1.erstaff. We also placed 130 The W est MobJe was pJoted in July gain youtl1.volunteers in dynannc leaderslnp settings. ing rave reviews from the public. The West 1991 1992 +I- Attendance 6,276 5,270 -16.0% Llz Wahon Cent•e Supe•�l�o• ineteen ninety-two was a A revived energy in Special Event pro N year of stabilization at tbe gramming enabled staff to plan and l1.ost new Recreation Centre, followingtbe events tlus year attracting a diverse group of ages cbanges brought about by computerization and and fanulies. Courtyard Concerts, held in tl1.e shifts in staff responsibilities in1991. A number entrance courtyard weekly tlrroughout July, were of exciting projects and initiatives were under extremely popular and provided many a fanllly taken as staff focused on new directions in pro with hand clapping fun and new friendstoo. The gramming and community development. Build Family Christmas Lights Tour was a sold-out ing and site priorities were l1.andled effectively event topped off witl1.hot chocolate and a good witb capital improvements. It was a successful old fasluoned carol sing. Our ongoing, regular year, with an average of over 200 program events sucl1.asCom:mwutyDay, Clmstn1.asCraft options offered per session and an annual at Fair and the T emus Tournament were special tendance of 165,500. event spotlights tlrroughout tl1.e year. Creative, innovative programming contin Staff undertook new initiatives in conmm ued to be a bench marl� of the centre as staff nity development in 1992, strengtl1.ening our found new ways of reaching out to the commu bond with West Vancouver organizations and nity. Sports programs increased by 100o/odue to special interest groups. Tlrree such examples are: the efforts of tbe Arena/SportsCoordinator, a a Healtl1.Fair at Hillside Middle Scl1.ool,orcl1.es new position in 1991. Short term programs and tratedby our Fitness Coordinator; aT een Dance, workshops proved popular for all age groups, organized cooperatively witl1.a team of over 20 especially in the areas of First Aid and Line youths in the community; and a Marching and Dancing. Our Fitness program, made up of over Waltzing dance coordinated in conjunction with 30 different options, remained strong but at the West Vancouver Com:mwuty Pops Band. tracted fewer participants. This sluft accounts More i1utiatives in the area of community devel for tbe 2o/odecrease in overall facility attendance opment willbe undertal�en in 1993. compared to last year. However, a strong fih1.ess contingent continues to benefit from lugl1.qual Tl1.e facility and site underwent in1.prove ity, sophisticated program assessments and cow1. ments as well. Tl1.e completion of tl1.e centre's selling (very popular) and otl1.er specialized op roof repair (partially done in 1991) was fi1ushed portunities sucl1.as sl�i Fit, Circuit Training and in August. Tl1.e aging condition of the Recrea Bench Step. tion Centre (now in its 35tl1.year) willcontinue Annual Repo.t i !l!lll! • Wed 'Vancou.-e• Pad.s & Reco•eatlon to be a factor of some importance in annual grow, maximizing seven day/wl�. usage of the planning for capital improvements, as well as in facility. TheWest Coast Dynamos Gymnastics future site planning for the complex. Club experienced its first year as a separate rental entity, and remained stable and ready to meet The cluldren' s playground area, southwest the challenges al1.ead. The Karate program, also of the facility, received a much needed face-lift competitive n1.nature, willjon1. the ranl�s of the with new play equipment replacing the old con rental groups in 1993 and become a separate crete structures. Landscapn1.g and new paint club as well. added a final touch. The Parks Division under took this project, and we have received much Challenges for 1993 willinclude new direc positive feedback since its completion in Sep tions in community development, manl.tenance tember. and upl�eep of the agli1.g facility, and a sustain ment of present levels of services in all facets of The main office of the centre was also the operation. renovated tlus year, allowing a more practical, functional worl�ing space. Counter tops and worl� stations were reorganized to better house· the computerized equipment, and to streamline the efforts of five office staff and over 100 instructors that frequent the office on a weel�ly basis. The pubhc continue to show tl1.eir ap proval for our automated registration system, and we are proud of the higl1. level of profes sional, caring service provided by our office staff. Rental of the facility increased by 28% in 1992. Weel�end use, in particular, continued to 1991 1992 +I- Attendance 169,046 165,554 -2.0% Annual Repo.t 1 !ll!lll! • W e,.t V ancou'O'eo Pa...,. & Recoeatlon � Wendl La�u�ta Cent•e Supe•TI�o• ineteen ninety-two was a Our valued partnerslup with the Eagle N year of celebration for the Harbour Commmuty Services Society contin Eagle Harbour Community ued to strengthen. Tlus commmuty group slufted Centre and tl1e westem residents of West Van its focus from the interim facility to the future couver. Tl1e most visible acluevement was the development of a pem1anent westen1 recreation construction and opening of a new Recreation centre. Facility. Tl1e intimate and up tempo design dehghted the pubhc who were also extremely Several new program ideas were i1ntiated appreciative of continuing recreation services in over the year. A children's drama program, the west. The cl1allenges posed by the loss of taugl1t by a professional actress, enl1anced the 5,500 square feet, including two program spaces, perfom1ingarts options. A Summer West Mo and the shared use of the two school gymnasi bile took programming to parks in Horseshoe ums willhrnit programoptions and participation Bay, Whytecliffe and Eagle Harbour beacl1 over during our tenure in tlus temporary modular the summer months. A bridge club was fom1ed facility. However an air of optimism prevails as to encourage further adult participation at tlus quality programs and events continue to flourisl1 location. In the fitness area, Bencl1 Aerobics and efforts to develop a permanent westem were introduced drawing the larger crowdsthat facility persist. typically accompanies tlus new trend. "After School" programs were increased to accommo Tl1e staff and department also celebrate date tl1e school cl�dren who are bused to tlus several new commmuty parlnerslups. In the location daily. spring of 1992 the recreation staff at Eagle Harbour joined the Gleneagles Parent Group in We continued our emphasis on seasonal creating the Blast From The Past dance at the commmuty events including a winter camival, Community Centre. 11 the fall of 1992 tl1e adult dance and ope1ung party. Tl1ese larger shared use concept of the Eagle Harbour School events develop a neighbourhood focus and "sense was initiated. A new cooperation between the of commmuty" wluch is strongly valued by the School Board #45 and the Parks and Recrea residents. tion Deparln1ent was estabhshed for the purpose of scheduhng and maintaining the Eagle Har Statistically, attendance dropped 8% to 54, bour Elementary. 876 user visits. Tlus decrease is a result of tl1e facility transition. Most programs were can- Annual Repo.t 1 !1!111! • West �anc:oUTe• Pa.l.s A Rec:•eatjon celled during tl1e facility development (May Here are some pub1c statements from our through July). In tl1e fall tl1e smaller facility guest bool� at our Facility Opening. I be1eve space combined with new shared agreement in they capture the spirit of tl1e centre. the school reduced program options and size. These reductions wJl continue as the school "A wonderful cheerful place witl1 a super population increases. Limited parking has also staff. It's a pleasure to visit. Cheers to many curbed visitations during peal� times. more years." Alex and Laura Blodgett. In summary, we have turned the facility "What a wonderful facility. As new resi transition year into a success. We have main dents to West Vancouver, ex Toronto ex South tained our presence with 1ttle disruption in Africa, we can't be1eve how lucl�y we are. service and have generated a new excitement. Micl1ael and RuscJla Loubert. The future challenge is to carry tl1e excitement, "do more with less" and to further nurture a "Tl1ank you for our neigliliourhood." positive, effective relationship with our new part P. Sacl�vJle. ner, the School Board. "T11anl�s for mal�ing this centre a 'home away from home' for our kids." Alfreds family. 'We are so proud to be a part of this great community." Jeff, Catherine, Asl�ey and Reid Simpson. 1991 1992 +I- Attendance 59,420 54,876 -7.6% Annual Repo•t t 991!• West Vancou.-e• Pa•la & Reaoeation � L�nda L�on� Cent•e Supe••l�o• be West Vancouver Seniors' In the program area, many of tl1e active T Activity Centre took on programs continue to grow in attendance and several new directions in 1992 as diversification. We are deligbted to belp a group well as maintainingquality in tbe successful areas. of se1uors develop a Se1nors' Orcbestra in the For tbe past year we have been addressing issues Centre as well as enl1ance independence for some related to increased usage of tbe Centre,demands of the otber artisticgroup s. The culminationof all for new services and needs for diversification in tbe various activities were showcased last spring witb a two day Open House bostedbytbe Se1nor' s fund-raising activities. Program Comnuttee witb over 1000 people in attendance. The issues relating to increased usage bave culminated in plans to expandthe Seniors' Cen We addressed the multicultural issues in a tre. The busiest part of the planning for tllis few sig1uhcant ways tlus past year. Out of a expansionis the fund-raising campaign whicb was volunteer worl�sbop wluch focused on multi initiated inN ovember. The membersof the fund culturalism, tl1e suggestion was to follow up witl1 raising committee have been an enthusiastic, pro opporlmuties to buJd friendslups witl1 members fessional group to worl� with. fromdifferent com1t ries. From tbese suggestions, tbe summer student and program staff developed Along with expansionplans we have spent a sensitive program focusing on "our neighbours". the year creating strong cmmections with the We were fortunate to bave people fromdiverse other Recreation Facilities and the broader West cultural organizationscome to tbe Centre botb to Vancouver community. One factor tbat eased entertain and to inform. The result of tlus past this goal was to have bad staff cbangesbetween the summer has been new friendslups and increased Recreation Centre and the Seniors' Centre. Fur understanding for people from different cultures. ther usage of the Seniors Centre l1as occurredby On a sligbtly different level, our "Se1nors' Englisb opening tl1e buJding Thursday evening to accom for New Canadians" is growing in numbers and modate appropriate Recreation Centre programs country representation. Continuing to bridge as well asbro adening the evening options for tl1e language and cultural differences wJlbe an ongo Senior members. On the commmuty front the ing cballenge in the years to come. North Shore Arts Commission Showcase, the National Referendum, and the Flu Shots were all P artnerslup witb local businessesl1as evolved boused at the Seniors' Centre. from smallendorsements , gifts,or donated prod ucts to a large Travel Festival planned by a se1nors' Annual Repo.t 1 gg\!• West Vanc:oUTe• Pa.l.s � Reocoeatlon committee and staff. Tb.efestival created an event Tl1e most in1portant parlnersb.ip tb.at we as wb.icb. appealed to many members and tb.e wider staffsupport b.aveis witb. tb.e 627 volunteers wb.o communitywb.oenjoyed tb.eopportunity to meet worl� for tb.e Centre. We l1ave developed greater Travel Agents in a relaxed setting. The day ended opportunities wb.ere possible, and certainly more witb. an evening dance on an imaginary cruise variety in tb.eir duties. Volunteers continue to sb.ip. Tb.isb.as been tb.e beginning of new direc tal�e on additional responsibilities including or tions for fund-raising events and cost reduction ganizingtl1e fund-raising campaign, programs and initiatives. We are continuing to look at ways we special events named above, leading new pro can be better partners in tb.e community. grams and mab.ng tl1e transition from manual registration to a computerized system. We will Tb.is past year many service organizations continue to cb.allenge our volunteers with multi b.ave been addressing seniors' b.ealtb. issues. Tb.e faceted opportunities, being confident that tb.ey Seniors' Centre b.as been actively involved in willalway s exceed our expectations. supporting tb.e development of a Seniors' Peer Counsellingprogram tb.at began tb.eirtra ining in Tl1e cb.allenge for 1993 willbe developing an tb.efall of 1992. Tb.isprogram , and otb.erinitia arclntectural plan fortb.e expansion thatwill meet tives to b.elp vulnerable seniors, willcertainly be tl1e needs of se1nors in our conunmnty for many needed as elderly people remain independent, years to come. We need to continue initiating staying longer in tb.eirown b.omes. & tl1e popu programs for the diverse needs of both the fraJ lation ages, many of tb.esevolunteer led organiza elderly as well as tl1e vibrant younger retiree. tions willbe needed to meet tl1e increasing de Collectively, tb.ese cb.allenges along witb.the on mands for services. To establisb. a stronger net going projects lintiated by tb.e Recreation Divi work witb. these organizations, tl1e Healtb. Fair sion willprovide us witl1 an excitll1g 1993! was b.osted in September with such a wonderful response from tb.e participants, tb.ere are plans to go for a 'Health Fair repeat" in 1994. 1991 1992 +I- Memberslnp 3,050 2,950 -3.3% Attendance 87,472 95,300 +8.9% Active Volunteers 615 627 +1.9% Volunteer Hours W orl�ed 37,758 41,025 +8.6% Annual Repo.t 1 991!• West Vanc:ou'O'e• Pa•l.s & Rec:..,a�on � lc:e A•ena Jill Hope John�on together in developing a program for the Pre Cent•e Supe•"''so• school ll.ockey entlmsiasts is very exciting and wortbwlule. Super sl�ills was initiated out of the he lee Arena had a banner need for a higher level of sl�ating instruction. year in 1992. Due to high This class was offered at 7:15 a.m. on a weel�day T and, to our surprise, it was fJled to capacity. 11us public skating attendance, in- creasedrental revenues and the lesson program class was very popular and is sure to continue filled to capacity, tbe Arena exceeded the rev tbroughout 1993! enue recovery requirements for tbe year! There were subtle changes in the program structure In an effort to expand our summer pro which worl�ed to the benefit of all. gramming options and increasethe Arena Sum mer Revenue, a Roller Hockey program was Preschool lessons were changed to keep up initiated. 111.epro gram was so successful that a with the overwhelming popularity of the sl�ating second program was added to meet the needs of lesson program. The classes were changed from the young teens that were interested. 45 minutesto 30 minutes in length with fewer cluldren per class. This allowed us to expand the Tl1.eArena also continued it's efforts in tl1.e number of classeswhile providing a quality class area of Special Events. InJuly, a fund raising with a high teacher to pupJ ratio. event for the Canuck Foundation raised $800.00. Book enthusiasts enjoyed the space New additions to tl1.e array of programs and mobility offered to tl1.em in the Arena for included Mighty Mites, Superskills and Roller tl1.e Library Bool� Sale. Tlus cooperative effort Hockey. The Might Mites program was our first between tbe Library and tbe Arena worked to attempt at providing non-skaters with an oppor raise $5,600.00 towards the new Library Ex tunity to learn to sl�ate with the intention of pansion. 11us was the most successful Library developing tl1.e initial steps of learning hockey Book Sale on record. sl�ills. This program was developed in a coopera tive effort with West Vancouver Minor Hockey 111.e Arena had a spectacular year of events Association. The Migbty Mites and Peter Fuel� and activities. We have lugh hopes for tl1.e Program is a feeder system into Minor Hockey upcoming year to be filled with even more op in West Vancouver. This mutual effort to worl� portunities. 1991 1992 +I- Attendance 104,820 108,353 +3.4% I Annual Report 1 991!• West 'Vancou.,e• Pa.b & Recoeatlon •111 Hope .ohn�on couver hadthree teams in the 13 team event with Cent.e Supe••lso• overall placing in tlmd, fifth and sixth positions. he Aquatic Centre intro West Vancouver Aquatic Centre also of duced a philosophy of being fered a Lower Mainland Fitness Instructors T Clinic with two of the best water fitness trainers "Proactive Recreationalists" in 1992! While continuing to offer excellent pro in North America, Mary Sanders and Sarah grams we expanded our services to meet the Lowis. The 75 participants tl1.attook part were changing needs of the community. Exciting, very impressed with the excellentlevel of train new recreation opportunities such as Diving and ing received at tl1.e workshop. These types of Early Morning Deep WaterFitne ss were added event spurred on our staff to volunteer for the as a direct result of community requests. A 'Michael Dunahee Keep The Drive Alive 24 continued emphasis in safety and training for Hour Swim-a-than'. With the ongoing assist both lifeguards and fitness instructors has led the ance of the lifeguards, a courageous resident, way to a friendly, safe environment with top Michael Henderson, raised over $5,000.00 for quality fitness programs. Supporting commu the Michael Dunahee Search Fund. It was an nity groups, liaising with users and puttingto use amazing event as he swam throughout tl1.e day the information gathered from surveys gave us and night in the effort of a true hero! the new ideas and activities for an exciting year. Our "Proactive Recreation Philosophy" has We are proud of our role as supportive helped to create a very successful year for the partners of community groups. The Youth Club Aquatic Centre as is evident by a 67% cost was given the opportunity to compete in a Prov recovery index. Of all the courses offered 92% ince Wide Life-saving Meet in Kelowna. We were filled. The Aquatic Centre is proud to have walked alongside the Otters Swim Club and exceeded it's 1992 revenue expectations. Con supported their intention to host a Tri-Club tinued success willbe ensured as we constantly Local meet with North Shore teams at their strive to reacl1. needs of the community. Con home pool. West Vancouver Aquatic Centre tinuing success willbe ensured as we constantly also put itself on tl1.e map by hosting an Interna striveto reacl1.tl1.e needs of the community. tional Li:feguarding Competition with teams competing from B.C. and Australia. West Van- 1991 1992 +I- Attendance 208,465 240,890 + 15.5% Annual Repo.t 1 !J!J!l• West Vancou.. er Parl.s& Reo:reat,on � .Adndnlst.atlon Kevin Pike Director of Parks & Recreation Moira Ellis Secretary Liz Busch Secretary Rec:•eatlon Dl•lslon Bob Kusch Recreation Manager Ralph Ferstay Recreation Superintendent, Program Services Colin Campbell Recreation Superintendent, Central Services Rec:•eatlon Cent•e LizWatson Centre Supervisor Sue Ketler Program Coordinator Denise Robertson Gymnastics Coordinator Ginny Blattler Fitness Coordinator John Lait Program Coordinator Tina Mensinl� Recreation Facility Clerk Lynn Carter Recreation Facility Clerk Dena Pickup Recreation Facility Clerl� Ken Clendenning Maintenance Supervisor D'A.rcyPadmoroff Maintenance Technician Stewart Montgomery Maintenance Bob Cleave Maintenance George Weidmam1 Maintenance EaSle Ha•bou• Cent•e Wendi Lacusta Centre Supervisor Jill O'C01mor Program Coordinator Bev Adams Recreation Facility Clerl� Eleanor P anio Recreation Facility Clerk Hugh Potvin Maintenance Mil�e Middlemass Maintenance Cultu•al Se••lc:es Catl1y Matheson Cutural Services Supervisor Colleen Reed Cultural Assistant Sara Wansbrough Curator Annual Repo•t 1 !I!I� • West Vanc:ou"e• Pa•IB & Rec:•eation Sen,o..s' Ac:t,,..,� Cent.e Lynda Lyons Centre Supervisor Sylvia Lung Program Coordinator Jocelyn Rea Program Coordinator Lynn Bogardus Volunteer Coordinator Nadine V osper Recreation Facility Clerl� Marigold Vincent-} ones Recreation Facility Clerl� John Bel1.enna Maintenance Aquat'c: Cent•e JJl Hope Johnson Centre Supervisor Dave Stevens Program Coordinator Tammy Bennett Aquatic Leader II Irene Davies Recreation Facility Clerl� Tanya Lobo Recreation Facility Clerl� AlHaering Maintenance lc:e A•ena JJl Hope Johnson Centre Supervisor Peter De Conti Program Coordinator Janis Ellis-White Recreation Facility Clerk Fred Whitbread Ice Engineer Keith Nestor Ice Man David Topham Ice Man Pa•� D,,..,s,on Eril� Lees Parl� Manager BJl Reid Park Superintendent Amold Derenthal Parl� Superintendent Shirley Nicolson Arborist Karen Kristensen Landscape Teclmician Tony Lawrence Maintenance Supervisor Bob Staddon Ambleside P arl� Supervisor Dave Pasko Turf Maintenance Supervisor Tryg Wenn Golf Professional Ernie George Course Maintenance Supervisor Miles J olmson Construction Supervisor Annual Report 1 ggli!• West �anc:ou'O'e• Pa.a... & Rec:.eatOon � � Printed on recycled paper. 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